Reuters: Sports News

Games gain viewers, seek new fans

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:03:49 -0400

BEIJING (Reuters) - Digital media and dazzling sporting feats have taken Olympic viewership to new heights, the IOC said on Wednesday as it debuted two events aimed at the young and adventurous.

Brazil beach volleyball champs out of semis

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:08:35 -0400

BEIJING (Reuters) - Defending champions Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego were knocked out of the Olympic beach volleyball on Wednesday, leaving fellow Brazilians Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes to play the U.S. favorites for gold.

Holyfield says U.S. boxing failure all about money

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:57:45 -0400

BEIJING (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield believes the failure of the U.S. boxing team at the Olympics can be traced back to an obsession with money.

Harden leads red hot Cubs to another win

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:54:08 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs opened up a six-game lead in the National League Central with a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Rich Harden and two relievers combining on a three-hit shutout to pace the home team.

U.S. survive Japan scare to reach final

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:15:09 -0400

BEIJING, August20 (Reuters) - The United States beat Japan 4-1 in an extra-inning thriller on Wednesday to move within one victory of a fourth consecutive Olympic softball gold medal.

Karlovic stands tallest in battle of giants

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:32:25 -0400

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (Reuters) - Ivo Karlovic won a battle of the giants at the ATP event in New Haven on Tuesday, felling American John Isner 6-7 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round.

Pitcher Maddux rejoins Dodgers from the Padres

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:56:24 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All-Star pitcher Greg Maddux returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the San Diego Padres Tuesday in exchange for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations.

Royals sign free agent pitcher Wells

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:17:15 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free agent pitcher Kip Wells, a 10-year veteran in the major leagues, was signed by the Kansas City Royals Tuesday.

Hewitt season over after hip surgery

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:47:23 -0400

BRISBANE, Australia (Reuters) - Australia's Lleyton Hewitt will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome hip, the former world number one announced on his website.

Harrington finds plenty to motivate him in FedExCup series

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:54:44 -0400

PARAMUS, New Jersey (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington will end a well-deserved break after his PGA Championship victory nine days ago to resume his pursuit of golf's big prizes in this week's Barclays Classic.